Nelson, Anton "Bill" (1919-2011)
NELSON, ERICKSON, KRUCKENBERG, TODD, PEDERSEN, ANDERSON, PICK, PETERSEN, DEROOS, LARSON, BEEGHLEY
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 3/13/2011 at 12:38:28
Anton "Bill" Nelson
December 14, 1919 - March 06, 2011
Storm Lake, IowaAnton “Bill” Nelson, age 91, of Alta, Iowa, died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Bill was born on December 14, 1919, in Cherokee, Iowa, the son of Axel and Julia (Erickson) Nelson. He was baptized and later confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Growing up, Bill attended grade school in Larrabee and graduated from high school in 1937.
On February 20, 1945, Bill entered the United States Navy where he served his country until he was honorably discharged on July 12, 1946.
On January 30, 1950, Bill married Adeline Kruckenberg in Lytton, Iowa. Their union was blessed with four children: Lois, John, Bruce, and Cynthia.
Bill farmed until his retirement in 1999. He grew many apple trees and enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping and gardening. Some of his favorite pastimes included playing cards and dancing. Bill cherished the times he was able to spend with his family, especially with his grandchildren. Bill will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish in his memory include his children: Lois (Allan) Todd, of Holstein, Iowa, Bruce Nelson, of Alta, Iowa, Cynthia (Brad) Pedersen, of Alta, Iowa; his daughter-in-law, Sylvia Nelson, of Newell, Iowa; his grandchildren: Layne (Jeana) Todd, Jay (Stacey) Todd, Sherry (Louie) DeRoos, Brittney Nelson, Megan Nelson, Stephanie (Chris) Anderson, Amanda Nelson (Kim Colantuono), Julia (Joe) Pick, Kursten Nelson, Elizabeth (Kole) Petersen, and Brian Pedersen; his great-grandchildren: Benjamin Todd, Megan Todd, Brennan Todd, Katelynn DeRoos, Hope DeRoos, Alex DeRoos, McKaelyn Anderson, Carter Anderson, Johnna Pick, Beau Pick, Lila Pick; special friend, Elizabeth Anderson; as well as extended family and many friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his son, John Nelson; his great-granddaughter, Charlie Pick; his sisters: Ida Nelson, Olive Larson, and Mildred Beeghley.
Visitation: 4-8:00 p.m. March 08, 2011, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. March 09, 2011. at the Nain Lutheran Church in Newell, Iowa.
Interment: March 09, 2011, at the Newell Cemetery in Newell, Iowa.Copyright © 2011, Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home
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